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Minnesota Lynx re-sign center Janel McCarville

From the Lynx: The Minnesota Lynx today announced that the team has re-signed former Lynx and University of Minnesota women’s basketball star center Janel McCarville. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.…

Phoenix trades Monique Currie to San Antonio in exchange for a 2017 2nd round pick

From the Mercury: The three-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury acquired a 2017 second-round draft pick from the San Antonio Stars in exchange for guard Monique Currie. “This was a difficult trade to make because Monique…

#WNBA20: Watch WNBA execs and players at the ringing of the NYSE closing bell

WNBA players and executives were at the New York Stock Exchange Friday to ring the closing bell in celebration of the league’s 20th anniversary. Participants included: Lisa Borders, WNBA President Jay Parry, WNBA Chief Operating…

WNBA launches second “Watch Me Work” ad

With the WNBA’s historic 20th season one week away, the league will launch the second installment of its season long campaign, “Watch Me Work.” Building on the initial “Watch Me Work” ad that premiered Jan.…

Nike releases a Skylar Diggins player exclusive

Nike releases a Skylar Diggins player exclusive

From Nike: This special Nike Zoom HyperRev 2016 Player Edition (PE) honors Skylar Diggins’s beloved mom, Renee. The shoe features personal details including “You Do You” printed on the inside of the strap as a reminder…

Florida lands transfer from Utah State, MWC leading scorer Funda Nakkasoglu

Funda Nakkasoglu, a native of Australia and two-year standout at Utah State University is transferring to Florida. Per NCAA rules, Nakkasoglu will have to sit out the 2016-17 season and will have two years of eligibility remaining beginning…

New York Liberty acquires guard Shoni Schimmel from Atlanta Dream in exchange for 2017 second round draft pick

New York Liberty acquires guard Shoni Schimmel from Atlanta Dream in exchange for 2017 second round draft pick

The New York Liberty acquired All-Star point guard Shoni Schimmel from the Atlanta Dream in exchange for its 2017 second round draft pick. Schimmel is a 2014 WNBA first round pick (No. 8 overall), two-time…

2016 WNBA Preseason Schedule

Sunday, May 1 Indiana Fever 108, Dallas Wings 90 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN Chicago Sky 93, New York Liberty 59 Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center Newark, DE Wednesday, May 4 Phoenix Mercury 81, Seattle Storm 73 KeyArena Seattle,…

UConn lands transfer from Duke, sophomore center Azurá Stevens

Sophomore center Azurá Stevens heads to Connecticut after transferring from Duke. The Raleigh, N.C. native will be forced to sit out the 2016-17 season due to NCAA transfer rules. She will have two years of eligibility remaining…

San Antonio Stars waive Danielle Adams

From the Stars: The San Antonio Stars today announced that the team has waived Danielle Adams. “We would like to thank Danielle for her five years with the Stars organization and wish her the best…

WNBA: Live Access gets a new name, price increase and added features

The WNBA’s streaming service that broadcasts most of the league’s games has a new name and price. Today fans received the following notice from the WNBA: Previously called Live Access, the service launched in 2009…

Melanie Balcomb no longer head coach at Vanderbilt

Melanie Balcomb no longer head coach at Vanderbilt

Melanie Balcomb will not return as head coach of Vanderbilt according to a report by the Tennessean. The program’s all-time winningest coach saw a slide in her team’s fortunes in the past four years, missing…

USA Basketball leaves Candace Parker off Rio Games final roster

Happy birthday to 2X @Olympics gold medalist @Candace_Parker! ????? #USABWNT @TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/sUt7fioLCG — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) April 19, 2016 Two-time Olympic gold medalist Candace Parker is not on the roster for the 2016 Summer Games…

Minnesota Lynx add Kaili McLaren and Sydney Wallace to complete training camp roster

From the team: The Minnesota Lynx today finalized the team’s 2016 training camp roster by signing forward Kaili McLaren and guard Sydney Wallace. Minnesota’s roster now stands at 16 players. McLaren, a 6-2 forward, most…

UConn forward Napheesa Collier undergoes successful surgical procedure on her hip

From UConn: UConn women’s basketball freshman forward Napheesa Collier underwent a successful surgical procedure on her hip to repair an injury that has been bothering her since high school.  The procedure took place on Thursday,…

Chicago Sky signs free agent Maggie Lyon to a training camp contract

The Chicago Sky signed free agent Maggie Lyon to a training camp contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. From the Sky: “Maggie’s a tough player with a high basketball IQ,” said Sky Head Coach…

Stars: Dan Hughes to step after season, Ruth Riley named general manager as part of succession plan

After 16 years coaching in the WNBA, San Antonio Stars coach Dan Hughes will step down after the season. As part of his succession plan to help find a new coach and transition, the team…

Thirty-five athletes to attend 2016 USA Women’s U17 World Championship Team trials

Thirty-five players accepted invitations to attend trials for the 2016 USA Basketball Women’s U17 World Championship Team. Trials will take place May 26-30at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The selected team…

Louisiana Tech hires Brooke Stoehr to be new head coach

Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Tommy McClelland will introduce Brooke Stoehr as the seventh head coach in Lady Techster basketball history during a press conference scheduled for Tuesday. Stoehr takes over the reins of the program following…

Nike signs Breanna Stewart, Rachel Banham, Aerial Powers, Jonquel Jones and Tiffany Mitchell

Nike signed Breanna Stewart to a multi-year endorsement deal, adding to what has already been a historic year for the most decorated player in women’s college basketball history. In addition to Stewart, this year’s No. 1 pick in the…

NCAA president Emmert: Women’s basketball loses $14 million per year

NCAA President Mark Emmert addresses the Aggies and answers student-athlete questions on his visit to campus. pic.twitter.com/V1LR5nbkLZ — Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) April 14, 2016 Last week NCAA President Mark Emmert visited Utah State University.…

Michael Cooper adds son Miles to Atlanta Dream coaching staff

From the team: The Atlanta Dream has named Miles Cooper as an assistant coach, completing its coaching staff for the 2016 WNBA season. Per team policy, terms of Cooper’s contract are not disclosed. Cooper, who…

New York Liberty signs free agent and veteran guard Lindsey Harding

The New York Liberty signed free agent guard Lindsey Harding, per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harding, a former No. 1 overall pick out of Duke University (2007), is an…

Taurasi and Lyttle lead UMMC Ekaterinburg to 2016 EuroLeague title

Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury) and Sancho Lyttle (Atlanta Dream) led UMMC Ekaterinburg to the team’s 3rd EuroLeague title Sunday beating Nadezhda 72-69. Taurasi led UMMC in scoring with 22 points while Lyttle finished with a double-double of…

Geno Auriemma hospitalized, resting comfortably under observation

4/19 Update from UConn: Geno Auriemma returned home from the hospital on Tuesday morning.  He is feeling better and enjoying some time with his family.  Coach Auriemma and his family wish to express their appreciation and…

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